The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the
North Dakota Highway Patrol have issued a Travel Alert for portions of north central North
Dakotadue
to snow and blowing snow creating reduced visibility and some areas
of compacted snow or ice on roadways. The Travel Alert includes Mohall,
Bottineau, Minot, Towner, Velva, Harvey, Garrison and surrounding areas.

A Travel
Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in
these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions. Motorists
are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.

The
NoTravel Advisory for Crosby, Bowbells, Williston, Stanley,
Watford City, New Town and surrounding areas is still in effect.

All travelers are encouraged to monitor road conditions as weather
conditions occur and use caution while traveling. For road information, call
511 from any type of phone or go to the website: http://www.dot.nd.gov/

NDDOT releases information to inform the public about travel
conditions throughout the state. The three categories are as follows:

1. TRAVEL
ALERT – Motorists can still travel but may encounter areas of
challenging winter weather driving conditions on roadways. Motorists should
allow extra time to reach their destination and be alert to conditions that may
make travel difficult, change rapidly, or cause travel delays. A TRAVEL ALERT
has the potential to change to a NO TRAVEL ADVISED if conditions deteriorate.

2. NO
TRAVEL ADVISED – Motorists should not travel due to hazardous
conditions which may make it unsafe to travel. Snowplows may be pulled from the
roads during severe conditions. Motorists should take NO TRAVEL ADVISED
seriously as those motorists who choose to travel at their own risk may become
stranded and emergency responders may not be able to reach them safely. A NO
TRAVEL ADVISED has the potential to change to a ROAD CLOSED OR BLOCKED if
conditions deteriorate.

3. ROAD
CLOSED OR BLOCKED – Motorists are not allowed to travel on a
closed road due to life threatening conditions. The road may be impassible or
blocked. Motorists who drive past a road closure device may be fined up to
$250.

Please be advised that road condition information on 511 and the
travel map is updated daily from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. CDT. The road report is
based upon the information available to the NDDOT at the time of preparation
and is provided solely as a public service. Conditions may vary from those
reported.